APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 123
Topic #: 4

A company is transitioning from a make-to-stock production environment to a finish-to-order production environment. Which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur as a result of the transition?

AInventory levels will be increased.

BLess training will be required in the distribution centers.

CPlanning or phantom bills of material will be created.

DForecasts will become more detailed.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Geraldine at Mar 31, 2026, 04:57 AM

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Gerald

3 days ago

I remember a practice question about training needs in distribution centers. I feel like C could be a possibility since they might need new planning processes.

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Eliseo

8 days ago

I think the transition to finish-to-order means they won't need as much inventory, so maybe A is wrong?

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